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EnglishCharging the vehicle -> Manual release for your BMW i8 2014-2020
Charging the vehicle
MOBILITY
rupt the charging process. Charging will resume
automatically.
Manual release
The charging process may take longer under ex‐
tremely low or high temperatures.
Emergency unlocking
In case of an electrical malfunction, the charging
cable can be manually unlocked.
Safety information
When charging at a charging station, complete
the charging process at the charging station be‐
fore unlocking the charging cable.
Warning
Improper use of the power mains connection
can lead to damage, for instance cable fire.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. Use the charging cable only for charg‐
ing the vehicle, and do not extend it using ca‐
bles or adapters.
1. Open the door on the side of the charging
socket flap.
2. Open the cover, arrow 1.
Pull the knob, arrow 2.
The charging cable is manually unlocked.
Warning
If the charge current strength is adjusted incor‐
rectly, the power mains of the household
socket can be overloaded and overheat. There
is a risk of fire. Adjust the charge current
strength to the power mains prior to charging
on household sockets. With unknown power
networks, set on the lowest level.
3. For removing the charging cable, refer to
page 195.
Starting the charging process
1. Engage selector lever position P. Set the
parking brake, if needed.
Have the locking system of the charging socket
checked at the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop after emer‐
gency unlocking of the charging cable.
2. For planning the charging process, refer to
page 197.
3. Switch off drive-ready state.
Charging process
4. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
to the port on the charging station.
General information
At high temperatures, the high-voltage battery is
initially cooled. There may be a delay before
charging starts. If the high-voltage battery is dis‐
charged, cooling of the high-voltage battery may
not be possible. The charging process cannot be
started.
5. Open the charging socket flap.
6. Connect the charging cable to the vehicle, re‐
fer to page 194.
7. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
If the Level 1 charging cable is exposed to high
temperatures and direct sunlight, this may inter‐
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